Gallery: Majestic tall ships sail into Sydney Harbour

Mark Metcalfe, Getty Images10.02.2013

Tall Ships sail towards the Harbour Bridge after entering Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.

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Tall Ships sail towards the Opera House after entering Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.Mark Metcalfe
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Tall ships sail into Sydney Harbour on the eve of the International Fleet Review in Sydney on October 3, 2013. Warships from 19 countries will steam into Sydney Harbour on October 4 for a nautical extravaganza to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet into Sydney Harbour. Ships from countries including China, Thailand, the US, Malaysia and former colonial power Britain will pass through the heads into the harbour where they will join tall ships from around the world.SAEED KHAN
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A sailor (R) waves from a ship as tall ships sail into Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 on the eve of the International Fleet Review. Warships from 19 countries will steam into Sydney Harbour on October 4 for a nautical extravaganza to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet into Sydney Harbour. Ships from countries including China, Thailand, the US, Malaysia and former colonial power Britain will pass through the heads into the harbour where they will join tall ships from around the world.SAEED KHAN
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A Tall ship sails under the Sydney harbour bridge on October 3, 2013 on the eve of the International Fleet Review. Warships from 19 countries will steam into Sydney Harbour on October 4 for a nautical extravaganza to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet into Sydney Harbour. Ships from countries including China, Thailand, the US, Malaysia and former colonial power Britain will pass through the heads into the harbour where they will join tall ships from around the world.SAEED KHAN
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Tall ships sail in front of the iconic Opera House in Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013, on the eve of the International Fleet Review. Warships from 19 countries will steam into Sydney Harbour on October 4 for a nautical extravaganza to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet into Sydney Harbour. Ships from countries including China, Thailand, the US, Malaysia and former colonial power Britain will pass through the heads into the harbour where they will join tall ships from around the world.SAEED KHAN
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Tall ships sail in front of the iconic Opera House (back R) in Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013, on the eve of the International Fleet Review. Warships from 19 countries will steam into Sydney Harbour on October 4 for a nautical extravaganza to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet into Sydney Harbour. Ships from countries including China, Thailand, the US, Malaysia and former colonial power Britain will pass through the heads into the harbour where they will join tall ships from around the world.SAEED KHAN
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Crowds watch as Tall Ships enter Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.Mark Metcalfe
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Tall ships sail in Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013, on the eve of the International Fleet Review. Warships from 19 countries will steam into Sydney Harbour on October 4 for a nautical extravaganza to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet into Sydney Harbour. Ships from countries including China, Thailand, the US, Malaysia and former colonial power Britain will pass through the heads into the harbour where they will join tall ships from around the world.SAEED KHAN
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A sailor (R) waves from a ship as tall ships sail into Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 on the eve of the International Fleet Review. Warships from 19 countries will steam into Sydney Harbour on October 4 for a nautical extravaganza to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet into Sydney Harbour. Ships from countries including China, Thailand, the US, Malaysia and former colonial power Britain will pass through the heads into the harbour where they will join tall ships from around the world.SAEED KHAN
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Crowds watch as Tall Ships enter Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.Mark Metcalfe
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Crew members are seen on a ship’s rigging as Tall Ships enter Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.Mark Metcalfe
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Tall ships sail in front of the iconic Opera House in Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013, on the eve of the International Fleet Review. Warships from 19 countries will steam into Sydney Harbour on October 4 for a nautical extravaganza to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet into Sydney Harbour. Ships from countries including China, Thailand, the US, Malaysia and former colonial power Britain will pass through the heads into the harbour where they will join tall ships from around the world.SAEED KHAN
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Tall ships sail into to the Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 on the eve of the International Fleet Review. Warships from 19 countries will steam into Sydney Harbour on October 4 for a nautical extravaganza to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet into Sydney Harbour. Ships from countries including China, Thailand, the US, Malaysia and former colonial power Britain will pass through the heads into the harbour where they will join tall ships from around the world.SAEED KHAN
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Crew members are seen on a ship’s rigging as Tall Ships enter Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.Mark Metcalfe
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A young boy watches Tall Ships enter Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.Mark Metcalfe
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Crew members are seen on a ship’s rigging as Tall Ships enter Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.Mark Metcalfe
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Tall Ships enter Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.Mark Metcalfe
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Tall Ships enter Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.Mark Metcalfe
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Tall ships sail into Sydney Harbour on the eve of the International Fleet Review in Sydney on October 3, 2013. Warships from 19 countries will steam into Sydney Harbour on October 4 for a nautical extravaganza to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet into Sydney Harbour. Ships from countries including China, Thailand, the US, Malaysia and former colonial power Britain will pass through the heads into the harbour where they will join tall ships from around the world.SAEED KHAN
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Tall Ships enter Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.Mark Metcalfe
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Tall Ships enter Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.Mark Metcalfe
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Crowds watch as Tall Ships enter Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.Mark Metcalfe
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Tall ships sail into to the Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 on the eve of the International Fleet Review. Warships from 19 countries will steam into Sydney Harbour on October 4 for a nautical extravaganza to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet into Sydney Harbour. Ships from countries including China, Thailand, the US, Malaysia and former colonial power Britain will pass through the heads into the harbour where they will join tall ships from around the world.SAEED KHAN
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A Tall Ship sails towards the Opera House after entering Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.Mark Metcalfe
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Crowds watch as Tall Ships enter Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Over 50 ships will participate in the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet arriving into Sydney. Prince Harry will take part in the fleet review during his two-day visit to Australia.Mark Metcalfe
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Tall ships sail into to the Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013 on the eve of the International Fleet Review. Warships from 19 countries will steam into Sydney Harbour on October 4 for a nautical extravaganza to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet into Sydney Harbour. Ships from countries including China, Thailand, the US, Malaysia and former colonial power Britain will pass through the heads into the harbour where they will join tall ships from around the world.SAEED KHAN
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Spectators (below) look on as the three-masted Dutch schooner “Oosterschelde” (C) sails past, one of a number of tall ships that sailed into Sydney Harbour on October 3, 2013, on the eve of the International Fleet Review. Warships from 19 countries will steam into Sydney Harbour on October 4 for a nautical extravaganza to commemorate the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet into Sydney Harbour. Ships from countries including China, Thailand, the US, Malaysia and former colonial power Britain will pass through the heads into the harbour where they will join tall ships from around the world.SAEED KHAN
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